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Walworth County Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Wisconsin Full Time
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Schedule Overview
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing a variety of professional level administrative, technical, and analytical human resources functions supporting assigned departments. Individuals in this role implement human resource programs, provide advice, assist and follow-up on county policies and procedures as well as coordinate the resolution of specific policy/procedural related and employee relations related problems and inquiries, while developing and managing all recruitment and pre-onboarding activities. Position performs independently conducting a broad range of human resources functions with minimal supervision in a dynamic, in-office environment.
Schedule Overview
Days: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hours Per Day: 8 – Additional hours may be required based on need.
Remote work is available only on an as needed basis due to business demands.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential function; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Consultation: Provide counsel, training and technical assistance on a wide variety of human resource service areas to assigned departments. Develop and maintain relationships with assigned departments, managers, supervisors and employees. Interpret and explain human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards or regulations. Make on-site visits to departments to confer with management in resolving problems.
Work to improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; recommending solutions; and coaching and counseling managers and employees.
Collaborate with HR leadership to implement improvements in processes, policies and operational procedures.
Demonstrate effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
Employee Relations: Perform employee relations functions. Provide direction for a variety of employment matters including performance management standards and processes; investigation of harassment and other workplace misconduct allegations; progressive disciplinary processes. Monitor engagement trends and provide recommendations.
Workforce Planning/Recruiting/Selection: Support hiring supervisors and candidates in navigating recruitment process. Work with departments to develop recruitment strategies including advertising, changes to existing structures, revisions to requirements, review of needs, and reorganization. Assist in the preparation of interview questions; prepare job announcements; prepare and submit postings and advertisements; administer testing instruments; review applications and related documents for suitability of candidates based on qualifications, and schedule/perform interviews. Recruitment and selection activities include exempt, non-exempt, casual, and pool positions as well as eligibility lists.
Onboarding: Support hiring managers and new hires in navigating the hiring process. Schedules pre-hire screening processes such as physicals, psychological testing, drug and alcohol screening. Initiates background and criminal screening, seeks out references and credential checking. With approval, negotiate job offers. Act as liaison between candidate and hiring manager.
Specialized Assignments –One or More Focus Areas per Generalist:
Civil Service Board recruitment/selection related activities
Maintenance, creation, and technical support for position control and pay tables
Maintenance, technical support, and development of Job Descriptions
Maintenance, technical support, and development of HR Ordinance/Resolutions
Compliance: Ensure that programs are carried out in accordance with county policies and procedures as well as state and federal law. Engage in processes to promote continuous improvement and innovation in HR practices. Assist in the development and implementation of the internal policies and procedures. Maintain human resource files, data bases, computer software systems and filing systems as needed assuring completeness and accuracy. Assist in preparing statistical summaries and reports as necessary. Complete special projects as needed. Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or a related field and four to five years of relevant prior experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Broad knowledge of state and federal labor laws. General knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration in the areas of recruitment, employee relations and human resources information systems; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Proficient technology skills. Proven experience in ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Previous healthcare recruiting experience desired.
Certifications and Licenses
Prefer PHR or SPHR Certification.
Valid Wisconsin or other state issued Driver’s License.
Must maintain minimum auto liability insurance and have a good driving record.
Use of personal vehicle to travel to assigned departments is required.
Interactions and Communications
Provide specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department. Supervision is available as required or requested.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocol and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position tend to be diverse and must be addressed within broader, procedures and practices. Strong emotional intelligence and analytical skills are required.
Tools & Equipment Used
Telephone FAX Machine
Calculator Personal Computer/Printer
Copy Machine
Systems: Microsoft Office Suite, Munis, Kronos, Adobe Pro, NeoGov Suite
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process
To Include:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Experience Review
Verification of Driver’s License
Writing Sample Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Examination
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
I – Salaried Exempt Employees
I – Salaried Exempt Employees
BARGAINING UNIT: Salaried Exempt Employees
DATE: January 1, 2019
DATE: January 1, 2019
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:
15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee’s last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & the employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vison Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:
Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers’ compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers’ compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a “net-check” basis.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County’s representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.